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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.58, 239.53 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.58, 239.53 and 94.89 is: 130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.58 : 239.53 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.58/239.53 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.58x = 239.53 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.58x = 22,729.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729.39/173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.95

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